In a dramatic turn of events, the Supreme Court has adjourned sine die (indefinitely) the much-anticipated hearing of a case challenging the process for determining a prima facie case in petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice.
The indefinite adjournment came after the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, and his deputy, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, were notably absent from court, citing a training workshop for state Attorneys as the reason. The Chief Justice had reportedly granted prior permission for the office of the Attorney General to be excused from all court duties between April 7 and 10.
Two state Attorneys present in court, one of whom previously served as a Personal Assistant to former Attorney General Godfred Dame, politely requested an adjournment in deference to the bench. However, the move sparked surprise from Dame, now representing plaintiff Vincent Ekow Asafuah, who questioned the necessity of skipping such a critical legal proceeding for a workshop.
Dame requested that the court consider April 14 for the next hearing, but Justice Henrietta Mensah Bonsu, presiding over the case, opted instead for an indefinite adjournment.
At the heart of the matter is a constitutional question: whether the President can consult the Council of State on a potential prima facie case for the Chief Justice’s removal without first seeking the Chief Justice’s own response. The case has drawn legal and political attention as it probes the checks and balances in Ghana’s judicial oversight mechanisms.
For now, the legal showdown remains in limbo—adding another layer of suspense to an already sensitive and closely watched case.
